Symbolism In The Chrysalids

In The Chrysalids, there is not a balance in Waknuk between Christianity and science. Most people in Waknuk only choose to look at a perspective of religion, the don’t choose to look at the facts of science. Joseph Storm basically runs the community and everyone follows him and his ideas. However, the New Zealand women and Uncle Axel have balance in their thinking. They both look beyond what is said. They choose to look at the scientific side of things but also look at religion. In New Zealand and in Uncle Axel’s mind, there is a balanced view, but in Waknuk a balance needs to be created. In order for a balance to be created, the Waknuk people need to start thinking for themselves and think beyond what is put in front of them like the Bible
and Nicholson’s Repentances. The Chrysalids is not an anti-religious novel, the author is using constructive criticism about the balance of Christianity and science. In this novel, there isn’t a balance in Waknuk, however, in New Zealand and in Uncle’s mind there is a balance.